FeaturedNeurology·December 5, 2013·3 min readA Simple Eye Test for Multiple SclerosisResearchers discover the pupils of MS patients respond much slower to stimuli. Additionally, the study reports the slower the response time, the worse the symptoms of MS are.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 22, 2013·2 min readA Critical Theory in Brain DevelopmentResearchers present a new theory which explains how critical periods are triggered during neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 22, 2013·3 min readCarnegie Mellon Computer Searches Web 24/7 To Analyze Images and Teach Itself Common SenseThe Never Ending Image Learner (NEIL) computer program is able to label images and learn associations with little human intervention.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 2, 2013·2 min readThe Visual Brain Colors Black and White ImagesA new study reports our brains fill in the color when we look at black and white images.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 31, 2013·6 min readSeeing in the Dark: Most People Can See Their Body’s Movement in the Absence of LightUsing computerized eye trackers, researchers discover at least 50 percent of people can see the movement of their own hand in total darkness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 30, 2013·2 min readResearchers Shed Light on Brain ComputationsAccording to new research, dendrites play a critical role in decoding images.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 10, 2013·5 min readEnigmatic Neurons Help Flies Get OrientedResearchers have identified neurons in a fly's brain which tune into basic visual features to help them get their bearings.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 16, 2013·4 min readRare Gene Variant Linked to Macular DegenerationA genetic mutation linked to age related macular degeneration has been discovered, according to a new study.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·August 15, 2013·2 min readDragonflies Can See by Switching “On” and “Off”Researchers have discovered a complex and novel visual circuit in the brains of dragonflies. They hope the findings could some day help to improve vision systems for robots.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 26, 2013·2 min readHow Visual Attention Affects the BrainNew research shows visual attention increases the efficiency of signaling into the cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 11, 2013·2 min readVideo Gamers Really Do See MoreAccording to new research, playing video games not only trains the player's hands to work the controllers, they also train the brain to make better and faster use of visual input.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2013·2 min readOur Primitive Reflexes May be More Sophisticated Than They AppearOur "primitive" reflexes could involve more sophisticated brain function that originally thought, according to a new study.Read More
